Question 1

temporomandibular joint pressure, tightnesscan it be a sign of heart related problems, what to do?

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Not heart disease: It's a sign of TMJ disease - it would be a most unusual presenting symptom of heart disease.

Question 2

is it possible that temporomandibular joint dysfunction may be an initial sign of the onset of myasthenia gravis?

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Probably not, but...: ...the term "dysfunction" is so nonspecific that it provides no useful information. Please repost and clarify what you mean by "dysfunction."

Question 3

what is the temporomandibular joint?

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The jaw joint: It is the joint that allows the lower jaw (mandible) to move. The temporalis muscle is the largest of the chewing muscles at attaches to the joint. Hence temporal mandibular.

Question 4

what is temporomandibular joint disorder?

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Inflammation: Temporomandicular joint disorder (TMJ) is a common inflammatory condition of the joint between your jaw bone and your skull at the temples.  This joint is subject to trauma, overuse, arthritis, etc. Just like any other joint.  If you suspect this condition, see your family doctor or internist for treatment options and a possible referral.

Question 5

how can i tell if i have temporomandibular joint disorder?

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TMJ symptoms: Pain on opening and closing your jaw, joint noises such as "clicking", limitations on the amount you can open your mouth or move your jaw from side to side, jaw pain especially in front of your ear, your jaw locking open or closed, pain in your jaw on awakening are many of the most common symptoms.  See your dentist for a one on one personal exam and evaluation.

Question 6

how painful is the typical temporomandibular joint disorder?

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TMJ: Degree and perception of pain varies from person to person.

Question 7

please tell me if i have temporomandibular joint disorder? how can i tell?

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Triad of symptoms: Most common TMJ symptoms include jaw joint pain, limited oral opening and jaw joint noises (clicking, popping, grinding). Other symptoms include pain in muscles around jaw joint, headache, ear pain, tinnitus.

Question 8

what is tmj (temporomandibular joint)? what kind of health probides handle tmj disorders and what are the symptoms?

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TMJ\TMD: The term "tmj" stands for temporomandibular joint, and is the name of the two joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull.  Many people suffer from tmd (temporomandibular dysfunction) which referes to a host of problems such as pain on opening\closing, joint noises, locking of the jaw, etc.  General dentists, orthodontists, prosthodontists (and mfos) can treat this. A few specialize in this.

Question 9

what is temporomandibular joint disorder (tmj/tmd)?

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Jaw joint: Tmj stands for temporomandibular joint. It is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the base of the skull at two areas or joints. It sometimes refers to conditions that involve this anatomical area that today are referred to as tmd, temporomandibular disorders, a group of various conditions involving the breakdown of any, some or all of the differing components of the tmj.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of tmj (temporomandibular joint disorder)?

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TMJ : Clicking, opening or closing difficulty, pain.

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